What’s the best duo on the Colts?
With many talented players, the Indianapolis Colts have to have a pair of players that thrive together and make the team go. Who are they?
In the history of team sports, there are always great duos and sometimes incredible trios. The Indianapolis Colts were lucky to have their own set of legendary triplets that helped them achieve a lot of success in Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Edgerrin James. Indy doesn’t currently have a group as legendary, but they have a number of players that could make up great groups.
With all of the talented players the Colts have, several duos could be created. Once Isaiah Rodgers proves himself as a starter this season, he and Stephon Gilmore could be an elite duo. Darius Leonard and Bobby Okereke are already a pretty good duo and the combination of Kwity Paye and Yannick Ngakoue could soon join them.
Even on the offensive side of the ball, Matt Ryan and Michael Pittman Jr. have the potential to build a special connection. With all of these names, which pair is the best duo in Indianapolis?
Recently, Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports named the best duo on each NFL team. For the Indianapolis Colts, Kerr settled on the pairing of Quenton Nelson and Ryan Kelly as the team’s best duo.
“Quenton Nelson and Ryan Kelly were dominant yesterday. Don’t get it twisted; for the @Colts, it always starts in the trenches. And very rarely do they not win those battles.” - @PSchrags pic.twitter.com/bsXCBz21Hr
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) December 14, 2020
Quenton Nelson and Ryan Kelly named Colts’ best duo
Linemen don’t often get a lot of credit but this was a great choice because Nelson and Kelly have been dominating for Indianapolis for a while. While Jonathan Taylor is a special talent, all of the run success starts up front with these two.
While they are elite run blockers, they are also great in pass protection. Kerr highlights that Nelson has only allowed four sacks in his four seasons and Kelly has only given up six. No matter the movement or struggles around these two, they anchor a solid offensive line for the Colts.
They are the best duo in Indianapolis and they will return next season to continue to set the tone and help Indianapolis achieve a lot of success.
